Join Grand Island Farms Inc. and the Taste NY Grand Island store for another FREE educational seminar focusing on Arbor Day and the do’s and don’ts of tree planting. It will be held at the WNY Welcome Center on Alvin Road from 11:00 a.m. - noon. In the recent years Grand Island's tree population which consists mostly of ash trees have been devastated by the Emerald Ash Borer. We hope providing our neighbors the knowledge needed to plant trees will encourage them to do so. Presentation will be held by Grand Island Farms Inc. member Steve Birtz. Steve has worked on the Committee that was formed addressing the Emerald Ash Borer issue on Grand Island. Limited amount of a variety of trees which will be bare root 3 year transplants will be available on a first come first serve basis to people attending the event. Flyer.

An indoor farmers market, sponsored by Grand Island Farms, Inc., was held on Sunday, February 4th at the Knights of Columbus hall. There was a wide variety of home made products from pickles to Valentines day goodies, and "tea bag wallets", for those who want a cup of tea on the go. Homemade chili and other items were available to satisfy anyone's taste buds.

G.I.Farms Inc. is hosting a seminar on "Seed Starting Basics" in the Community Room at the Grand Island Library, Thursday, January 25th, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Ready to jump in and start growing your own flowers and vegetables? Finding it hard to know exactly where to start or how to do it? Starting seeds indoors in the winter is an inexpensive way to grow your own flowers and vegetables. Steve Birtz, one of Grand Island Farms, Inc members and growers will be hosting a class to show you just how easy it is! Join us at the Grand Island Library to watch a demonstration and ask questions. Hope to see you there!
This is the first in an educational series that will be hosted by Grand Island Farms, Inc at the Library monthly. Additional classes will be announced in February. If you have anything you would like to learn from your local farmers - please message us through our Facebook site - gifarms.

Mary Stewart photos from the November 25th date.

Grand Island Farms, Inc, 2487 Long Road, is hosting a holiday shopping event which includes local small businesses and farms products on Saturday, November 25th and Saturday, December 16th from 11am-2pm. Get some unique and tasty gifts while enjoying freshly prepared food and beverages, in an old barn converted into a Christmas store! Pick out your Christmas tree and warm up by the fire afterwards. See flyer.

A Farmer Fest was held at E & H Enterprises Greenhouse at 555 Ransom Road on Saturday, May 6th. A combination of plants and homemade items were available at the event. Beautiful plants from the greenhouse included hanging plants and plants ready to put in the garden. Other items available were natural honey, herbal products, maple syrup, herbs and baked goods from the farm vendors. Smoked chicken legs, sausage and home made chili was on the menu to satisfy everyone's appetite.

Grand Island Farmers Market is hosting a Farmer Fest on Saturday, May 6th from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at 555 Ransom Road. Vendors will have many different items including: flower baskets, plants, local meat, eggs, honey, syrup & jellies, teas and baked goods. There will be lunch items available for purchase and live music. See flyer.

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